Property Director

A Generous Benefits Package is Included with Full-Time Positions

The Salvation Army reserves the right to reassign, review the job or to require that different or additional tasks be performed based on the organization's need or when circumstances change.

The Northwest (NW) Divisional Property Director provides property management and maintenance for all Northwest Division facilities commercial, program, and residential. The role directs, manages, and oversees the various property needs of the Northwest Division including property management, planned maintenance, capital improvements, and related financial stewardship of property budgets, expenses, and development in alignment with the goals of leadership and specific unit property plans and needs.

The position interacts with Territorial leaders, NW divisional leaders, field unit leaders, co-workers and is expected to engage with, and represent The Salvation Army with architects, general contractors, vendors, and government agencies in all aspects of property issues and management.

• Direct and oversee NW property matters for NW leadership in alignment with project management review and approval processes.
• Liaison with, and follow up on items as needed, with Territorial Headquarters (THQ) Property leadership as well as primary coordinator with NW division units.
• Supervise all capital projects including obtaining necessary engineering, surveys, and hazardous materials and sensitive environmental issues testing.
• Conduct facilities inspections and monitor projects for compliance and cost controls.
• Monitor Property project activities, files, and records.
• Review construction designs and drawings and recommend effective cost estimates.
• Work with external property consultants and legal advisors as needed, including Western Territorial Property leaders.
• Assess, review, and assist with the coordination of property issues related to the purchase, sale, or lease of NW divisional properties.
• Responsible to provide management assistance and oversight in connection with property purchase or sales, including both residential or commercial parcels received via major gift or estate donations.
• Develop and maintain Property Department vendor files for products and technologies useful for Salvation Army facilities.
• Manage the inventory of NW divisional and Corps properties, equipment and furnishings lists.
• Perform quality control of construction documents to ensure adherence to contract specifications and industry standards.
• Function as an information resource to Corps officers on property matters as needed.
• Process payment request vouchers.
• Coordinate the day-by-day operation of the Property Department office.
• Correspond with proposal originators, as necessary, on information and documents required to complete property proposals prior to Command Finance Council approval.
• Provide the Territorial Legal Department with copies of contracts, leases, use agreements, etc. for which the Property Department is response.
• Manage all incoming Property Proposals from the field against published Policy & Procedure guidelines. Communicate with Corps, Unit, and Property Department staff.
• Coordinate the processing or authorization forms covering all additions or deletions of property prior to sending them to the THQ Property Department.
• Determine that the post-approval documents confirm to approved property proposals (e.g., contracts with architects, contractors, vendors, etc.), including coordinating down- payments and countersignatures.
• Coordinate the preparation and maintenance of all permanent property sheets and property files (e.g., inventories, use agreements, project, and work authorization, etc.).
• Create and maintain an accurate file for pending property projects.
• Support and maintain divisional programs and special projects including site preparation, tenant improvements and building utilities.
• Manage compliance with City / County or State property codes and OSHA safety standards.
• Follow and apply all Salvation Army safety requirements including use of the THQ Injury and Illness Prevention Plan and related safety and accident…